"Now, Paris, I'm studying. I do say this. I don't want that agreement to put us at a competitive disadvantage with other countries. And as you know, there are different times and different time limits on that agreement. I don't want that to give China, or other countries signing agreements an advantage over us," he added.

During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump had called climate change a "hoax" that is being pushed by China.

However, after winning the presidential elections, Trump has showed a growing interest in looking into issue.

Interestingly, Trump’s daughter Ivanka has spoken publicly about it as one of her platforms and the President-elect has met with notable environmentalists, including former Vice President Al Gore and actor Leonardo DiCaprio.